The Night Watchman
A Treatise on Stars
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2021 Pulitzer Prizes

  • Bland L.
  • Saturday, June 12
The winners of the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes have just been announced.  Check out the winners (and finalists) in the categories of fiction, history, general nonfiction, biography, and poetry from our collection.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown
Queenie
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Celebrate Loving Day for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, June 11
Celebrate Loving Day by checking out novels featuring stories of interracial love. "The “Loving” in Loving Day is actually the last name of Mildred and Richard Loving. The Loving Day Story begins when they were arrested for being married in 1958 because they were an interracial couple living in Virginia.
How Plants Work
A Closer Look at Plant Classifications, Parts, and Uses
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Get Outdoors: Learn More About Plants

  • Ariel H.
  • Friday, June 11
Time to get outside and go on an adventure! Here are a list of books to help you explore your surroundings. Learn more about plants and even go on a foraging trip!
The Sun Is Also a Star
Color Outside the Lines
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Celebrate Loving Day for Tweens & Teens

  • Heather M.
  • Thursday, June 10
Celebrate Loving Day by checking out novels featuring stories of biracial teens & tweens or interracial first love. "The “Loving” in Loving Day is actually the last name of Mildred and Richard Loving. The Loving Day Story begins when they were arrested for being married in 1958 because they were an interracial couple living in Virginia.
Black is Brown is Tan
The Case for Loving
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Celebrate Loving Day for Families

  • Heather M.
  • Thursday, June 10
Celebrate Loving Day by sharing stories of families brought together by love. "The “Loving” in Loving Day is actually the last name of Mildred and Richard Loving. The Loving Day Story begins when they were arrested for being married in 1958 because they were an interracial couple living in Virginia.
The Boy Who Grew a Forest
The Proudest Blue
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SC Picture Book Award Nominees 2021-2022

  • Heather M.
  • Wednesday, June 09
Since 1976 when sixteen schools participated, the South Carolina Book Award program created by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians has expanded to include almost 64,000 participating students. The program includes a vetting process for each of the four levels of books:  Picture Book, Children's, Junior and Young Adult.  
Black Brother, Black Brother
Things You Can't Say
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SC Junior Book Award Nominees 2021-2022

  • Heather M.
  • Wednesday, June 09
Since 1976 when sixteen schools participated, the South Carolina Book Award program created by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians has expanded to include almost 64,000 participating students. The program includes a vetting process for each of the four levels of books:  Picture Book, Children's, Junior and Young Adult.  
Mañanaland
Once Upon an Eid /.
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SC Children's Book Award Nominees 2021-2022

  • Heather M.
  • Tuesday, June 08
Since 1976 when sixteen schools participated, the South Carolina Book Award program created by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians has expanded to include almost 64,000 participating students. The program includes a vetting process for each of the four levels of books:  Picture Book, Children's, Junior and Young Adult.  
Return to Sender
Return to Sender
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Middle Grade books #ToImmigrantsWithLove

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Monday, June 07
Immigrant Heritage Month is a time to reflect and honor the contributions that immigrants have made to our communities across the country and their integral role in the American story.  
Don't Ask Me Where I'm from
Love, Hate & Other Filters
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Young Adult books #ToImmigrantsWithLove

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Monday, June 07
Immigrant Heritage Month is a time to reflect and honor the contributions that immigrants have made to our communities across the country and their integral role in the American story.    
The Only Good Indians
The Return
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2020 Bram Stoker Awards

  • Megan M.
  • Monday, June 07
This year's winner is The Only Good Indian by Stephen Graham Jones Check out all the nominees...
Network Effect
Finna
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2020 Nebula Awards

  • Megan M.
  • Monday, June 07
The 2020 Nebula Winner is Network Effect by Martha Wells Check out all the nominees...
The Proudest Blue
Mommy's Khimar
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Read All About It: Children's Books Featuring Muslim Characters

  • Jocelyn T.
  • Saturday, June 05
Take a look at the titles below to learn more about the Muslim religion and to read captivating stories about the Muslim Experience. Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084. Find more resources on race, equity, and inclusion, here.
Finna
Finna
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Read Proudly!

  • Alex B.
  • Friday, June 04
Celebrate Pride Month by reading these books by members of the LGBTQ+ community. 
When Sue Found Sue
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins.
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Read All About It: Dinosaurs & Fossils

  • Heather M.
  • Thursday, June 03
Dig into these books all about dinosaurs and fossils.  Discover how we learned about dinosaurs from their bones and what they left behind.  Find out about paleontologists like Mary Anning and Barnum Brown.   Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084. 
A Lowcountry Bride.
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes
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Romantic Beach Reads

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, June 02
Fall in love this summer!  Enjoy this list of Romantic fiction that's great for your Beach getaway!❤️🤟💕
The Last Train to Key West
Florence Adler Swims Forever
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Historical Beach Reads

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, June 02
Get lost this summer, and travel back in time!  Enjoy this list of Historical fiction that's great for your Beach getaway! 🌊⛵🏖️
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Richland Library Sandhills

#OwnVoices: Say Her Name

  • Kim J.
  • Wednesday, June 02

In this YA non-fiction, Elliot graced us with a beautiful collection of poetry that showcased the intersectionality of being black and a woman.

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Richland Library Main

Up Lit: The Hug You Didn't Know You Needed

  • Kate B.
  • Wednesday, June 02

For every mood or emotion there is a book to match - and sometimes you just need a good hug from the story you're reading. Here are some titles to help you feel cozy and cared for when you're feeling a bit blue.

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Richland Library Main

7 New Books for June

  • Megan M.
  • Tuesday, June 01

This month's titles include safecrackers, con men, and jinn!

Our Favorite Day of the Year
The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity
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CSMCL's Best Multicultural Children's Books of 2020

  • Caitlin B.
  • Tuesday, June 01
The following books were all named in the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature's Best Multicultural Children's Books of 2020 . This list offers a variety of picture books, novels, and nonfiction for children and teens. Want more books?  Ask your librarian for their recommendations or call the Children's Room at Richland Library Main (803.929.3434).  We can send books to your closest Richland Library location.   
Impossible to Hold
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021: Independent Press Biography

  • Megan M.
  • Tuesday, June 01
Fulfill the "read a book published by a Small or Independent Press" prompt with these biographies This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2021 reading challenge. Find more lists here.
Susan B. Anthony
Speaking Freely
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021: New Press Biography

  • Megan M.
  • Tuesday, June 01
Fulfill the "read a book published by a Small or Independent Press" prompt with these biographies from New Press.  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2021 reading challenge. Find more lists here.  
Extra Lives
The Art of Cuphead
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Games, Gamers, Gaming: Nonfiction Works About Games and the People Who Love Them

  • Bryan B.
  • Wednesday, May 26
If you're like me, you grew up surrounded by video gaming, which led to a lifelong passion for interactive experiences. This collection of works are all about games, and the people like us who love them dearly. From narrative nonfiction about arguably the most influential game of the 1990s, to a deep dive on the culture of contemporary game design, these picks will surely satisfy any gamer (or nongamer's) curiosity.
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun. Vol. 01
The Osamu Tezuka Story
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Manga About Creating Manga

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, May 25
Feeling meta? Manga stories about making manga can take you deeper into an artist's life, showing how masters of the craft became creative titans. They can also comment on the comics industry, winking at titles and tropes that fans recognize. These manga tend to be a bit of both, sharing the highs and lows of the illustrated life.
Arsenic and Adobo
While Justice Sleeps
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Chiller-Thriller Reads to Beat the Heat

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, May 24
Ready to enjoy some of the heat of the Summer, with a hint of fun? Check out these riveting and thrilling books that are guarantee to take you on a ride. Enjoy!🤪
The Other Black Girl
Somebody's Daughter
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Goodreads Summer Reading List - JUNE 2021 releases

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, May 24
Join in on the fun with Goodreads Summer Reading list. Check out June 2021's book releases. Grab a copy, and get ahead of the heat that's following these top Summer Reads!! 🔥🔥🔥
The Personal Librarian
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot
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LibraryReads for June 2021

  • Sarah C.
  • Monday, May 24
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in June 2021, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
The Bromance Book Club
Bringing Down the Duke
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Life is Hard, Romance is Fluffy

  • Alex B.
  • Friday, May 21
Over the past year, I've seen an increased interest in romance novels. This makes absolute sense given how challenging 2020 has been for all of us, to say the least. Oftentimes, books serve as a comfort and refuge--a metaphorical fluffy blanket, if you will--especially when it comes to romance. Readers are often drawn to romance due to the formulaic nature of the genre. There's going to be a couple, there will be conflict and tension, but of course they're gonna get together!
Sky in the Deep
Loki's Wolves
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Vikings and Norse Mythology For Teens

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, May 18
Stories featuring vikings and Norse mythology usually feature epic battles, magic runes, and trickster gods. Forget horned helmets and Avengers, these books spin new tales from history and folklore of long ago.
Watch over Me
The Education of Ivy Blake
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YA and Middle Grade Reads to Celebrate National Foster Care Month

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Monday, May 17
National Foster Care Month has been observed during the Month of May in the United States since 1988 when President Ronald Reagan recognized  May as a month to show appreciation and gratitude to foster parents across the nation. The purpose of National Foster Care Month continues to evolve based on the needs of the time. For example, in 2019, the theme for National Foster Care Month was "Foster Care as a Support to Families, not a Substitute for Parents."
Voyaging Southward from the Strait of Magellan
Prague Pictures
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Travel Writing, Classic to Contemporary

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, May 11
As summer approaches and public health restrictions are eased, the prospect of travel, long denied for many, beckons invitingly.  If you are not quite ready to plan a trip yet, consider some of the best that travel writing has to offer, from classics like William Bartram’s exploration of the Southeast in the 1770s to the latest from best-selling travel writer/novelist Paul Theroux.  The following list leans heavily toward the literary travel-writing end of the spectrum (no Fodor’s or Rick Steves guides here).  Only one title per author is included, although several, such as Ther
Aquaman
Battlestar Galactica. Season One
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Art Representing Asian American, Pacific Islanders

  • Helene F.
  • Monday, May 10
Graphic novels and manga, with the aid of movies and anime, have been great ways to bring cultures together.  Here is a list of some of my favorite titles with AAPI characters and artists.  Looking for more? Check out our personalized recommendations here or call us at 799-9084.
Amsterdam Noir
Beirut Noir
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021: Akashic Noir

  • Megan M.
  • Monday, May 10
Fulfill the "read a book published by a Small or Independent Press" prompt with these Akashic Books titles. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2021 reading challenge. Find more lists here.
Bossypants
Talking to Strangers
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10 Books for Graduates

  • Brittany S.
  • Thursday, May 06
When the confetti falls and the celebration ends, what is next? Check out these helpful and inspiring titles as you enter a new chapter of your life. 
Seven Days in June
Whisper Network
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Picks from Reese's Hello Sunshine Book Club 🌞

  • Megan M.
  • Thursday, May 06
Check out these selections from Reese Witherspoon's popular book club.  The June 2021 pick is Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Reese's Spring YA Pick is Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
All We Know of Pleasure
Before Freedom, when I Just Can Remember
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021: Local Presses

  • Megan M.
  • Monday, May 03
Fulfill the "read a book published by a Small or Independent Press" prompt with these titles from regional presses.  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2021 reading challenge. Find more lists here.
The Finisher
Jane and the Waterloo Map
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021: Mysteries from Soho Press

  • Megan M.
  • Monday, May 03
Fulfill the "read a book published by a Small or Independent Press" prompt with these mysteries from Soho Press. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2021 reading challenge. Find more lists here.
Island of Point Nemo
The Moment Before Drowning
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021: Independent Press Mysteries

  • Megan M.
  • Saturday, May 01
Fulfill the "read a book published by a Small or Independent Press" prompt with these mysteries. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2021 reading challenge. Find more lists here.
Maya Lin
Fred Korematsu Speaks Up
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Read All About It: Asian & Asian American Biographies for Children

  • Jocelyn T.
  • Friday, April 30
Celebrate the amazing accomplishments and stories of Asians and Asian Americans of yesterday and today, by reading the wonderful and powerful titles below.  Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084. Find more resources on race, equity, and inclusion, here.
Ladies Get Paid
Humor, Seriously
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Ladies Get Paid (and other new business books you might enjoy)

  • Bland L.
  • Friday, April 30
Check out these business and finance books recently added to our collection.  Popular titles include Ladies Get Paid, a manifesto on workplace equality by Claire Wasserman, and Black, White, and The Grey, a memoir by Mashama Bailey and John O.
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Richland Library Main

Celebrating National Bike Month

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, April 29

May is National Bike Month, and although it may strike you as something that was only recently adopted, it has actually been observed since 1956.

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Fantastic Mr. Fox
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Lower Richland Staff Picks

  • Bryan B.
  • Thursday, April 29
Lower Richland is Richland Library's newest location, located in Hopkins! Here are some staff picks to help get to know us better:
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Richland Library North Main

#OwnVoices: Between the World and Me

  • Jocelyn T.
  • Wednesday, April 28

Angry. Scared. Tired. These are only a few of the words to describe how the Black community is feeling right now and how it has felt for the past four hundred years.

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Richland Library Main

The Profound Poetry in 'The Prophet'

  • Mona Verma
  • Tuesday, April 27

There are twenty poems on topics such as Love, Marriage, Children, Giving, Joy and Sorrow, Work, Laws, Freedom, Friendship, Teaching, Pain, Crime and Punishment, and much more. Each poem is simple yet sublime with a mystical message.

While Justice Sleeps
The Newcomer
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LibraryReads for May 2021

  • Sarah C.
  • Monday, April 26
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in May 2021, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Our Time is Now
Our Time is Now
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Our Vulnerable Democracy: Past, Present and Future

  • Chantal W.
  • Friday, April 23
One of the many things that we learned in the year 2020 is that democracy is a fragile thing.   How do we as regular citizens combat white supremacy?  How do we go about demanding that the institutions that are the foundation of our democracy and government be fairer and actually represent all of us and not just some of us? 
Thyme of Death
Garden Spells
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Herbal Medicine fiction

  • Ariel H.
  • Friday, April 23
As we cultivate our gardens and spruce up the place, why not entertain yourself with some herbal medicinal reads? Fiction, of course! Let's take a break from the dust, dirt, and heat. Time to grab a glass of ice cold lemonade, tea, or infused water and add just a hint of herbal fun to the mix.   
The Factory
Atlas Shrugged. Part 1.
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Are There Limits to Human Creativity? (Philosophical fiction)

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, April 21
A list of 30 top philosophical reads--included with these selections are various formats (eAudio, eBook, Blu-Ray or DVD, & Standard or Large print).  Enjoy your journey with these philosophical fiction novels that will make you think and analyze the conditions and nature of humans, and maybe gain a different perspective. Some of these titles have been made into motion pictures or turned into TV shows. Feel free to decide if there are limits to human creativity...
Herb Gardening for Dummies
The Integrative Guide to Good Health
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Herbal Guides from the Ground Up

  • Ariel H.
  • Friday, April 16
Great Weather!  Awesome Temperatures! Spring Cleaning! Now, How About Your Garden? Dig into These Books to Get Your Herbs Up and Growing.
Pitch
Bad News Bears
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Batter Up for the Next Season of Baseball

  • Ariel H.
  • Friday, April 16
Whether you watch on TV or attend the games in person, it's time to gear up and get your head back in the game. There's a mixture of books, videos, and eOption material for spectators and the aspiring/training athlete. Batter UP!
Martha Stewart's Organizing
Complete Guide to Natural Home Remedies
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Inspiration for Spring Cleaning

  • Ariel H.
  • Friday, April 16
Need a lot of pick-me-up this year to kick off your Spring cleaning? Try some of this titles to inspire your creative cleaning flow!   NEXT STOP:   
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Richland Library Northeast

#OwnVoices: Creating space: A Black Women's History of the United States

  • Dana M.
  • Wednesday, April 14

A Black Women's History of the United States is a critical survey of black women's complicated legacy in America, as it takes into account their exploitation and victimization as well as their undeniable and substantial contributions to the country since its inception.

Does My Head Look Big in This?
First Comes Marriage
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Biographies and Novels that Explore the Arab American Experience

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Tuesday, April 13
Let’s take the time to celebrate the history, contributions, and culture of the diverse population of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have roots in 22 countries located in the Middle East and North African regions and within all those countries, there are various languages, religions, traditions that are now part of the American story. Explore their stories though verse, memories, and more.     
On Fragile Waves
Bestiary
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Recent Magical Realism

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, April 12
When you need a stretch of the imagination, a break from mainstream fiction and predictable mysteries, and like books that are a little weird but not too weird, give one of these newer magical realism releases a try. 
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Richland Library Main

Poets I Have Heard (and Several Others I Wish I Had)

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, April 06

In truth, I have heard only three of the poets whose works appear in the following booklist.  But there is something priceless about the experience of hearing poets read their own words.

Billie Holiday
Dianne Reeves
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Jazz Appreciation Month: Women in Jazz

  • Chantal W.
  • Monday, April 05
Jazz is a male dominated field, but women have contributed significantly since it began.  Most of the women of Jazz that are well known to most of us (especially those of us who are not aficionados of the genre) do tend to be the vocalists, rather than the instrumentalists.  Here is a list of books, music and film to help you learn more about both.
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Richland Library Edgewood

Dinner Table Talks: A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart

  • Taelor J.
    Heather M.
    Jocelyn T.
  • Saturday, April 03

Dinner Table Talks create the opportunity for families to have important conversations centered around books. These discussions will build our capacity for talking about race and define our roles in fighting against both every day and systemic racism.

A Place Inside of Me
Ellington Was Not A Street.
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Read All About It: African American Experiences in Poetry

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, April 02
"for there is love inside me true love deep down inside of me I am in love with my people"-- A Place Inside of Me:  A Poem to Heal the Heart by Zetta Elliott   These #OwnVoices collections, picture books and novels for older readers explore themes of community and connection, family and faith, racism and resilience.  These books give poetic voice to African American experiences and history and should be read and shared by everyone.  
Artemis
Reynard the Fox
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021 - Antihero's and Villains as the protagonist

  • Mahogany S.
  • Thursday, April 01
Do you believe there's always an "other" side to each story?  Well here they are. Read some titles that talk about the perspective of the villain or an antihero. Some are tricksters and some are downright murderers. All are darkly enjoyable.   Learn more about the Broader Bookshelf challenge and see more lists here.
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Richland Library Main

5 Great New Titles for April

  • Megan M.
  • Thursday, April 01

Get on board! This month's picks include strange train rides and angsty young women.

The World Will Follow Joy
Nepantla
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021: New Press Poetry

  • Megan M.
  • Thursday, April 01
Fulfill the "read a book published by a Small or Independent Press" prompt with these books of poetry from New Press.  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2021 reading challenge. Find more lists here.